Colorado-based SM Energy has raised $350 million through a note sale. The U.S. independent energy company’s senior notes, which had a 6.62 % coupon rate, are due to mature on Feb.15, 2019.

The size of the deal, expected to close on Feb. 7, 2011, was increased from an originally planned $250 million. The company appointed Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Securities as the joint bookrunning managers for the sale, adds Reuters.

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